They disagreed with former lawmaker Ken Gordon on policy but they sure admired his principles.

Tributes continue to pour in for the Denver Democrat who had served in both the House and the Senate and died suddenly on Sunday at age 63.

“I had a lot of respect for Ken Gordon as a legislator,” Attorney General John Suthers said. “I knew he was a liberal Democrat who’d been a public defender and he knew I was a conservative Republican who’d been a prosecutor. We searched for common ground and found quite a bit. He was always respectful about others points of views and I will miss him.”

Gordon is survived by his son Ben, his daughter Windy, and his longtime companion, Betty Lehman.

“Ken Gordon has left an indelible mark on Colorado as a true servant of the people,” said Ken Salazar, former attorney general and U.S. senator. “He will be missed. Hope and I offer Windy, Ben and Betty our warmest embrace in the celebration of his life.”

Here’s what others had to say:

FRANK GALMISH, Denver Post reader: “Though I very often disagreed with his politics, I always liked him because of his sincerity, honesty and that he was always a gentleman. Ken will be missed, good men always are. What I really respected about him was that he argued ideas, not people. Through the many interchanges we had over countless e-mails, I always went away liking him more. Ken, if you can, save me a place up there where you are.”

SENATE MINORITY LEADER BILL CADMAN, a Colorado Springs Republican: “Ken’s sudden passing is a loss for all of Colorado; Ken was man of integrity who consistently fought for his beliefs. While we disagreed on policy he served the Senate admirably, respecting the process and the members. Our prayers are with Ken’s family and loved ones.”

HOUSE MINORITY LEADER BRIAN DELGROSSO, a Loveland Republican: “I want to express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ken Gordon. I admire his devotion to public service and the respect he earned among the members of the state legislature with whom he served.”

TREASURER BOB BALINK, former El Paso County clerk and recorder: “I always enjoyed his company, especially when discussing election issues while we served on the Election Reform Commission together. I send my most sincere sympathy to his family for their loss.”

Anytime a Leftist goes belly up, it’s a good day. Good riddance. Only downside is this didn’t happen before all the damage he did to the Rights of CO Citizens.

Migrant 3

Ken Gordon was a popular good ole boy. He was a cog in the Democrat Machine that has taken over Colorado politics. Their permissive and criminal coddling ways have encouraged a Colorado crime wave that is making national news. I am genuinely sorry that Ken has died, he was a nice guy who gave good speeches. But, Coloradans need to ask themselves if that was enough for the role of a lawmaker.

HardFocus

Gordon was a “popular good ole boy” ?! lol!. Not hardly. Gordon was a big time Leftist popular only with those of his Leftist Ideologies. He did a lot of damage to the Rights of Colorado Citizens and laid the groundwork for the likes of Morse, Hudak, Giron, etc.

Black Republican

The hardcore leftist ideology is unraveling. The signs are all over the news.

AlCum

You sad sad folks live in a world of delusion. We take solace that your kind will never be in charge again.

Mitch Wright

Folks, Ken Gordon’s untimely death has been a great shock to his family, friends and colleagues. The point of the article was that Mr. Gordon was both widely known and well regarded, even among those who frequently disagreed with him. It’s not an open invitation for partisan sniping. If you think anybody wants to read that, put it in your blog or on your Facebook wall.

HardFocus

Thank you Mitch. It’s obvious Ken Gordon meant a lot to you, and you shared many of his ideologies. He would have been proud of you telling others who didn’t share those ideologies where they can, and cannot, exercise their 1st Amendment Right.

AlCum

Please work on a deeper understanding of the First Amendment, and bone up on civility. It would help you move forward from here.

HardFocus

lol! Yeah, a lecture on civility and 1st A Rights from a K. Gordon supporter…too funny.

AlCum

Clearly you know nothing about Ken, or the First Amendment, or civility. As expected. Good luck winning people over with your bad manners and nastiness. Frankly, I hope you keep it up because I believe it’s a large contributor to Democratic victories.

HardFocus

Very familiar w/the late Mr. K. Gordon, 1st A, etc. Btw, 3 of your kind have been booted/driven out of office in the last 90 days and more Party of the Left heads will roll this Nov. Keep on believin’…lol!

AlCum

Your posts belie you. You are not familiar with the First Amendment, likely not the Second either. No, you and your kind are done for.

HardFocus

Nah, you know I know, that’s why you’re compelled to respond with false accusations and assumptions. Morse, Hudak, & Giron were the Democratic Canaries in the Mine. Look to them to see you and your ilk’s future. At least Scrooge had a chance…lol!. Merry Christmas!!!

AlCum

You’ve already demonstrated that you don’t know. Nice projection too! You guys are toast. In a general election you don’t stand a chance. See, the electorate at large — not in a special election — is sick and tired of your incivility, your lies, and your falsehoods. Not a chance.

HardFocus

lol! Hide and watch.

AlCum

Oh my, I hadn’t realized how obsessed you’d become with following and replying to my every post. You must be sitting on your Commodore 64 just waiting breathlessly for my every reply, as they seem to be posted within an hour of me. Yikes! Even at 2 am on Christmas. How funny! No, sport, you are the one who will be sorely disappointed in a general election. The electorate is not made up of single-issue gun nuts brought to a froth by tons of outside money. I am a gun owner and I won’t vote for people who love their guns more than people. These common-sense safety measures are here to stay.

Mitch Wright

Ken Gordon meant a lot to many people, whether they shared ideology or not. A little consideration to those people might be nice, but nobody wants to infringe on anyone’s right to to act like a jerk.

HardFocus

I wouldn’t dream of infringing on your right.

DrJ

Oh gag! I think I will go read some real news, like Politicians and Their Dogs.

Joey Bunch has been a reporter for 28 years, including the last 12 at The Denver Post. For various newspapers he has covered the environment, water issues, politics, civil rights, sports and the casino industry.